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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.75, 1,387.06 and 808.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.75, 1,387.06 and 808.91 is: 1,211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.75 : 1,387.06 = 808.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.75/1,387.06 = 808.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.75x = 1,387.06 × 808.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.75x = 1,122,002.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,002.95/925.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.99

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